2016年12月英语四级真题（第二套） Part I Writing　(30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to work in a state-owned business and the other in a joint venture. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180words. Part Ⅱ　　Listening Comprehension　　(25 minutes ) 　　Section A 　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 　　1. A. To satisfy the curiosity of tourists. B. To replace two old stone bridges. 　　 C. To enable tourists to visit Goat Island. D. To improve utility services in the state. 　　2. A. Countless tree limbs. B. A few skeletons. 　　 C. Lots of wrecked boats and ships. D. Millions of coins on the bottom. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 　　3. A. It suspended diplomatic relations with Libya. 　　 B. It urged tourists to leave Tunisia immediately. 　　 C. It shut down two border crossings with Libya. 　　 D. It launched a fierce attack against Islamic State. 　　4. A. Advise Tunisian civilians on how to take safety precautions. 　 　B. Track down the organization responsible for the terrorist attack. 　 　C. Train qualified security personnel for the Tunisian government. 　 　D. Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. 　　5. A. An environment-friendly battery. B. An energy-saving mobile phone. 　 　C. A plant-powered mobile phone charger. D. A device to help plants absorb sunlight. 　　6. A. While sitting in their school's courtyard. B. While playing games on their phones. 　 　C. While solving a mathematical problem. D. While doing a chemical experiment. 　　7. A. It increases the applications of mobile phones. 　 B. It speeds up the process of photosynthesis. C. It improves the reception of mobile phones. 　 　 D. It collects the energy released by plants. Section B 　　Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre. Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A. He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant. 　　 B. He called the woman and left her a message. 　　 C. He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines. 　 　 D. He asked a technician to fix the broken production line. 　 9. A. It is the most modern production line. B. It assembles super-intelligent robots. 　　 C. It has stopped working completely. D. It is going to be upgraded soon. 　 10. A. To seek her permission. B. To place an order for robots. 　　 C. To request her to return at once. D. To ask for Tom's phone number. 　 11. A. She is on duty. B. She is having her day off. 　　 C. She is on sick leave. D. She is abroad on business. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 　 12. A. He saved a baby boy's life. B. He wanted to be a superhero. 　　 C. He prevented a train crash. D. He was a witness to an accident. 　 13. A. He has a 9-month-old boy. B. He is currently unemployed. 　 　 C. He enjoys the interview. D. He commutes by subway. 　 14. A. A rock on the tracks. B. A misplaced pushchair. 　　 C. A strong wind. D. A speeding car. 　15. A. She stood motionless in shock. B. She cried bitterly. 　　 C. She called the police at once. D. She shouted for help. Section C 　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 　　16. A. She inherited her family ice-cream business in Billings. 　　 B. She loved the ice-cream business more than teaching primary school. 　　 C. She started an ice-cream business to finance her daughter's education. 　　 D. She wanted to have an ice-cream truck when she was a little girl. 　　17. A. To p